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Volume 80 Number 2 Keynote Q2, 2017 What is TEMPO? Why does it matter? AFM International President Ray Hair addresses the membership, page 12.

Member Newsline, pages 6–8 New Members, page 14

Home of the Pros Special Annual Event Special Features in This Issue Local 5’s 30/50-Year Party honors • AFM International President members who have achieved Ray Hair presents the ins and outs 30. 50, 70 and 75 years of of TEMPO, page 12 union membership • Patricia Terry-Ross, Rick Robinson Monday, maY 15, Noon–3 pm featured in “Member Newsline,” Club Venetian, pages 6–8 Madison Heights

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The Music Stand ...... 1 MusiCares for Music People . . . . . 13. WindWords ...... 3 Welcome, New Members ...... 14 Going Away Temporarily? ...... 5. Member Directory Info ...... 15 Member Newsline ...... 6–8 How to Stay in Good Standing . . . . . 15 Membership Survey ...... 10 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 16 Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 10 Comedy Corner ...... 16 Raise Your Voice With TEMPO . . . . . 12 Local 5 Support Line ...... 16 TEMPO Contributions ...... 12 Executive Board Minutes ...... 17–19 About eBilling Notification ...... 12 Important Life Insurance Info ...... 19 Local 5 Contact Info at a Glance . . . . 13 Closing Chord, featuring obits of Staying Current on Local 5 News . . . .13 Vince Consiglio, Phil Dikeman . . . 20–21

Calendar of Local 5 Events Our Advertisers Local 5 Office Closings • Monday, May 29: Memorial Day These fine folks helped bring you this issue • Tuesday, July 4: Independence Day of Keynote . Your support will assure their May 15, Monday continued advertising . 30/50-Year Party at Club Venetian, noon-3 pm Bugs Beddow ...... 10 July 3, Monday Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 11 Due date for 3rd quarter dues Johnny Rodriguez ...... 13 July 14, Friday WSU Music Department ...... 9 Closing deadline for 3rd quarter Keynote materials The Music Stand by George Troia, Jr. Local 5 President Dollars and Sense

“Money, Money Money ... Money, Money” “Some people got to have it, some people need it, now give me money, that’s what I want, money don’t get everything it’s true. What it don’t get I can’t use… Money, money, money, must be funny…” Lyric Credits: “For the Love of Money,” An- thony Jackson, Kenneth Gamble, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff; “Money, (That’s What I Want),” Barrett Strong, Berry Gordy; “Money, Money, Money,” ABBA.

s you probably surmised, the topic of money will be Athe focus of this offering of “The Music Stand” and, as usual, songs come to mind as quoted above. For me, numerous performances with the Philly soul group the O’Jays and their closer “Money” comes to mind, but also the Barry Gordy-Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want)”, also recorded by the Beatles, and finally, the ABBA Secretary-Treasurer Sue Barna Ayoub and President George hit, “Money, Money Money,” resurrected for the Broadway Troia in the WDTK studio on Kim Mandley’s Union Members smash Mamma Mia. All share themes of the needs, desires, Radio show, March 26,2017 . The show airs every Sunday and pitfalls of having or not having enough money, which from 7 to 9 pm at 101 .5 FM, 1400 AM . leads me to some thoughts on the condition of the Ameri- can Federation of Musicians’ Employer’s Pension Fund since 2012. They vary from contract to contract, with the (AFM-EPF). I will also inform you of the outcome of our highest rate at 12.99 percent, but none basically lower than March 20th Annual Meeting, which also has monetary im- 10 percent. plications for our Local. And lastly, I will invite you to at- I feel this is important to ensure that new money finds its tend our annual 30/50-Year Party on May 15. way to AFM-EPF, as we saw with the new Sound Record- ing Labor Agreement negotiated recently by the AFM. DFM Annual Meeting Also, a big thanks to our By-Law and Scale Committee A big thank you to the 35 members that attended our members, Susan Barna Ayoub and Paul Onachuk (both com- March 20th Annual Meeting. Two resolutions were passed, mittees), Gale Benson (By-Law Committee), Al Ayoub and which will help us in our ongoing work to update the By- Al Mackenzie (Scale Committee), and Sachs and Waldman Laws to reflect more of what is happening in our local. The attorney Mami Kato. All efforts are very much appreciated. meeting also voted to adopt our new price list, which will raise scales and confirm our Local 5 pension contribution December Letter From the AFM-EPF rate to 10 percent. As many of you are already aware, we AFM members who are also participants in the AFM- have bargained for and received raises in pension contribu- EPF received a letter in December addressing concerns tion rates for most of our collective bargaining agreements continued on page 2 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 1 The Music Stand, continued from page 1

Keynote that they have received from members Years ago, I remember sitting with Editor across the country about the health two older section mates that I respect- George Troia, Jr. of the fund. The fact that the trustees ed and enjoyed working with. When Managing Editor were being transparent in their report- retirement came up in discussion, they Susan Barna Ayoub ing has raised more questions, both lo- quipped that Social Security would Graphic Designer cally and nationally. I will not try to probably not be around when I was Virginia L . Hunt speak to all the concerns simply be- old enough to get it. Produced via cause not everything has come to pass Well, I’m looking at my full retire- Adobe Acrobat Pro that can influence what will happen. ment age and Social Security is still Published by Detroit Federation of Musicians The full letter can be read on the here. From what I have read, the trust Local 5, AFM-EPF website (www.afm-epf. itself is solvent until 2026, but I also American Federation of Musicians org), if you have not read it by now. read it will keep paying if people con- Keynote Ad Rates The most pressing issue addressed by tinue to pay in. There are other predic- Full page $225 .00 the letter is that the fund is currently tions about how much Social Security 2/3 page $155 .00 paying out more in benefits than it is will pay, but the fact remains it is pay- 1/2 page $120 .00 taking in due to people living longer ing. The prognosis for our AFM-EPF 1/3 page $80 .00 and more musicians retiring. Yes, some with its current structure is given a 1/4 page $60 .00 1/6 page $40 .00 musicians can and do retire! longer life of viability, perhaps 20 years 1/8 page $30 .00 Probably the most significant rec- out, but again, if employers are paying 25% discount to members ommendation of this letter was near into it, it should sustain some level of All ads must be the end, which advocates for diversity equity. Defined benefit plans like ours union compliant. in how you plan for retirement. Early guarantee a certain amount based on a Call for rate card and full details . in my working career I was given the multiplier, which is now at one dollar Materials deadlines: January 15, advice to think of retirement savings per 100 dollars earned. It doesn’t seem April 15, July 15, October 15 as a three-legged stool – one leg be- like much until you consider you can’t LOCAL 5 Committees ing Social Security, the other a pension get a dollar in interest on 100 dollars Bylaw Committee: George Troia, plan and a third your own personal from any bank or credit union. Susan Barna Ayoub, Gale Benson, savings. Savings can constitute any- Other questions that have come in Mami Kato (legal advisor), Paul thing from a piggy bank to a compli- refer to the Kline-Miller Multi Em- Onachuk cated investment portfolio. ployer Pension Reform Act (MEPRA) DSO Orchestra Committee: A 401(k) or 403(b) can be great sav- of 2014. This legislation was enact- Robert Stiles (chair), Joseph Beck- ings options and a way to defer taxes. ed to address solvency problems that er, Monica Fosnaugh (ICSOM), Roth options count too, but remem- many defined benefit pension plans Bryan Kennedy, Sharon Sparrow, ber that with a Roth the money is are facing and gives them some op- Kenneth Thompkins considered taxed, which means you tions to address them. The best source Development Committee: don’t pay taxes when you take it out. for questions regarding this plan can be George Troia, Susan Barna Ayoub, However, it also means that money put found at https://www.treasury.gov/, David Denniston, Alonza McKenzie, into a Roth can’t be deducted on your which is the U.S. Department of the Paul Onachuk, Patrick Zelenak income tax filing. Again, let me state Treasury website. There you will learn Scale Committee: George Troia, that these are saving options and not that a fund must show cause and pro- Alan Ayoub, Susan Barna Ayoub, the same as – or in place of – a defined vide a fair rationale for adjusting any Alonza McKenzie, Paul Onachuk. benefit pension plan. continued on page 5

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 2 weather, as I did at the top of this article, the weather in Michigan during AFM Local 5 the time I was in California was ex- “Home of the Pros” by Susan actly the same as that in Costa Mesa. Barna Ayoub, Pretty crazy.) Local 5 President Discussion at the Diversity meet- George Troia, Jr., ext. 1 Secretary- pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer ings included its participation in the Vice President 2016 AFM Convention, primarily the Douglas Cornelsen dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net Women’s Caucus and the Diversity Secretary-Treasurer hat a beautiful spring we are Awards, as well as the importance of Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 Whaving this year! Michigan effective follow-up in order to devel- sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net Executive Board springs often seem as though they op and maintain relationships across David Denniston transition rather abruptly from winter the Federation. An idea was proposed Robert Lymperis Lynne Marie Mangan directly into summer. I really appreci- that Diversity have its own Facebook Paul N . Onachuk ate mild, clear weather (when it hap- page, facilitating outreach and the Patrick Zelenak pens, of course)! development of relationships already A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Michael McGowan established. The committee also revis- David Horger – Alternate Intune Again in Tune ited the purpose for the Local Award President Emeritus A couple of Keynote issues ago, I men- for Diversity, which was initially de- Gordon Stump DME Referral Agent tioned that the AFM’s free upgraded veloped to shine a light on locals that Mary Johnstone, ext. 4 database program Intune was giving demonstrate inclusion by encourag- pros@detroitmusicians .net mary@detroitmusicians .net me the biggest fits of all our comput- ing diverse Boards who reflect their Membership Administration er-based upgrades initiated in early fall membership. Membership, ext . 0 2016. Those fits have not completely local5@detroitmusicians .net AFM-EPF Issues and Concerns Local 5 Agent disappeared, but huge improvements Ralphe Armstrong happened early this year, thanks pri- I also had the opportunity to observe LA3501@aol .com Address & Telephone marily to Gary Goode, AFM Intune the presentation at the Western Con- 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 programmer, and my husband, Local ference on the current state of the Southfield, Michigan 48075 248 .569 .5400 5 member Alan Ayoub. A happy part AFM-EPF. Please read George’s col- Fax Number of this (besides my improved sanity) umn for his thoughts. To reiterate, it General Office: 248.569.4716 is that these upgrades are shared with certainly is problematic that the Fund Website www .detroitmusicians .net all AFM locals that use Intune – more is now paying out more in benefits Hours than 100 locals. We can feel proud of than it is taking in. However, defined Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm Local 5’s part in this! benefit plans such as ours guarantee a Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M .L . King Day, certain amount based on a multiplier, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Diversity Committee Convenes which is now at one dollar per month Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, In February, I attended the first face- per 100 dollars earned. Consider that Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, to-face meetings (in a long time) of you can’t get a dollar in interest on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the AFM Diversity Committee. The 100 dollars from any bank or credit New Year’s Eve All views and opinions expressed in meetings took place in Costa Mesa, union. As well, I feel this is a good Keynote articles by non-elected mem- CA, taking advantage of significant moment to remind ourselves of who bers are those of the authors them- selves and do not necessarily reflect savings on accommodations, since we are and why we are together. The the opinions or policy of the Keynote staff or the Board of Directors of the they preceded meetings of the AFM union is a democratic association of Detroit Federation of Musicians . Western Conference. (Speaking of continued on page 4 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 3 Wind Words, continued from page 3 tenant. He and his colleague Rev. Marvin Baldridge put eyes on the situation right away. I contacted our insurance company before Alan and I headed to the building. Avi Krieger of Belfor Property Restoration made it there shortly afterward. (As it turns out, Avi’s mother is a former member of Local 5 – Jocelyn Krieger, a vocal soloist with the Detroit Concert Band.) Bottom line: I am exceedingly grateful that our insurance policy with Hanover/Citizens Insurance, through our local agency InPro, will cover the roof replacement – to the tune of about $100,000. The work is almost finished and will be followed up by an inspection from the city. Whew! Many thanks to our “roof team”: Al McKenzie, Revs. Anderson and Baldridge, Alan and I, Avi Krieger and Prez George – this group has done a lot of work on this project!

Dental Clinic Schedules Return Engagement Sue Barna Ayoub in attendance at the AFM Western Confer- Finally, we have a date for our free Dental Clinic to take ence and AFM Diversity Committee meeting in Costa Mesa, place on Friday, September 15, at Local 5 Headquarters – CA, last February . . paid for, as usual, by MusiCares, the social services portion musicians, pursuing common goals. Our work is centered of the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Founda- on supporting our collective ability to live and work with tion. Depending on who applies and how many, do not dignity. Among other things, we advocate for strengthening assume that you must be destitute to qualify. You DO have Social Security and private pensions. We are working musi- to be a professional musician, though not necessarily a cians, having a collective voice in addressing workplace in- member of the union. Please DO share this info with your justices, among other concerns, without the fear of retalia- colleagues. As of now, we do not have other specific infor- tion. We fight for social and economic justice and strive to mation, but if you want to jump on this opportunity, please eliminate oppression in all its forms. As Americans, we have contact the East Region office of MusiCares at 877-303- a strong sense of self-determination – a concept that was 6962. They will provide you with more information and first embodied in our Declaration of Independence. Our an application….sba. union offers a support system to our ability to continue to control our own destiny as musicians – to freely pursue our own cultural, social and economic development. That is why we are here and why we belong. Part of Local 5’s roof hangs Local 5 Roof Takes Flight precariously over the front Okay, back to the weather: On Wednesday, March 8, Mich- entrance and igan experienced a wind storm that knocked out power part adorns the to an historic number of people and did a lot of property sidewalk after the winds of damage. Local 5 member Alonza McKenzie happened to March 8 caused be teaching in his suite in our building when Local 5’s roof the roof to go its literally blew off. He called me to say he was watching it own way . blow onto the Southfield service drive(!!!). I immediately called Rev. Willie Anderson, our building supervisor and

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 4 The Music Stand, continued from page 2 benefits to existing pensioners and participants. For example, it does not allow for reductions for people 80 years old or older, calls for lower benefits reductions for those 75–80, and imposes rules of limitation and equitable reductions for the remaining participants. The reductions are based on percent- ages used by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), which was created to provide pensioners some re- course for pension funds that completely fail. Recently, an anonymous website has popped up (www. musciansforpensionsecurity.com) that raises important concerns, but should be read and evaluated on the basis of fact rather than conjecture. This leads us back again to our question of will the government programs be there for me when I need them? Member Garret Gania and George Troia in the pit for a pro- Let’s go back and look at our three-legged stool and say duction conducted by Local 5 member Nick Karpinsky . for whatever reason you do not have that savings leg mentioned earlier. That would leave you with Social Security cerns. My question to International President Ray Hair was and our AFM-EPF as the two remaining, both of which one many of you have asked me recently: Will I have an seem to be shaky. AFM pension when I retire? His answer to me was an un- I would like to share with you a story of two shaky legs, equivocal “Yes”! namely my own. Many of you may or may not know me as a marathon runner, a hobby that turned into a passion. Based 30/50-Year Party on my West Coast experiences as a young man, I chose the Please join us on May 15 at noon at Club Venetian as we Los Angeles Marathon for my first because of my memories celebrate our members who have attained 30, 50, 70 and of running there on warm, sunny days in March. I went 75 years of membership. It is always such a pleasure to see there that March expecting the same type of weather, but all of you for this festive event! was greeted to a weekend filled with monsoon-level rain- storms that persisted throughout the entire race. At about mile 13, which is the halfway mark, I noticed a man in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard, on crutches, Planning to be with one leg on a roller skate. I thought to myself, how does away temporarily? he expect to go another 13.2 miles like that? Looking up at WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! the pouring rain and then down at my two throbbing legs and blistered feet, I realized I was twice as blessed as him. My two shaky legs carried me across the finish line that day, as Please let us know, well as 68 other marathon finish lines, including at least one because the post in every one of these United States. Faith and trust in what office charges we are doing can make or break what we are trying to build. Local 5 for It all boils down to the very money we earn, spend, and save returned issues –which reads in “In God We Trust” – so let’s do just that. of Keynote! Susan Barna Ayoub and I attended presentations by several of the Trustees of the AFM-EPF to address specific con- Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 5 Member Newsline 2017 Kresge Eminent Artist: PATRICIA TERRY-ROSS

s a harpist, vocalist and lifelong teacher, Terry-Ross’ Avirtuosity, passion and integrity have placed her center stage in Detroit’s unique legacies of performance and music education that span nearly a century. Terry-Ross has been principal harpist at the Michigan Opera Theatre for 40 years – virtually its entire existence. Memorable shows include several with tenor Luciano Pa- varotti, The Three Tenors (Placido Domingo, José Carreras, and Pavarotti), the opening of the Detroit Opera House in 1996, and the world premiere of Richard Danielpour and Toni Morrison’s opera Margaret Garner. Her charac- teristically warm and deep sound can be heard on many Motown tracks of the 1970s, including recordings by the Temptations and Marvin Gaye. “When I received the news, I was shocked,” Terry-Ross says. “I have never lived my life seeking things out. My grandmother used to always say to me, ‘You were given a gift. But it’s not a gift unless you give it away.’ And I have always believed that if you just do honor to your gift, things at the helm of Cass Technical High School’s Harp and Vo- will happen.” cal Ensemble, a hallmark program of the legendary music education department that has spawned stellar talents for Deep Detroit Roots decades. Her former students include teachers, performing Terry-Ross grew up near the Boston-Edison historic dis- professionals and notables in the world of classical instru- trict in Detroit. Her parents recognized her talent when mental music, opera and jazz. Currently, Terry-Ross is an she was singing and dancing before she left the crib. At age adjunct associate professor of harp, choral conducting and 5, she began formal training in piano. She made her televi- vocal music education at Wayne State University, and she sion debut a year later with a piano solo on “The Auntie continues to perform with MOT and in her chamber mu- Dee Show” on WXYZ-TV Detroit. sic group, the Eason Trio. “Had I not gone to Cass Tech, I would not be a harpist,” “Patricia Terry-Ross is an unsung musical hero in De- she says. “I loved the sound. Something about it made me troit, and it’s well time to recognize and sing her praises,” feel that, as much as I loved to sing and play other instru- says Kresge President and CEO Rip Rapson. “From her ments, I could sing a different kind of song.” work on Motown sessions to decades of performances as Terry-Ross attended the University of Michigan, where principal harpist with the Michigan Opera Theatre, her she received a bachelor’s degree in choral music education; sound has enriched our lives without most of us knowing continuing in the master’s program with a full-ride schol- her name.” arship, she graduated in 1967 as a double major in choral Terry-Ross joins eight other metro Detroit artists who, music education and harp performance. since 2008, have received the $50,000 award in recognition Terry-Ross was hired in January 1976 and spent 31 years continued on page 7

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 6 Member Newsline, continued of professional achievements in their medium, contributions to the cultural community and dedication to Detroit and its residents. The award also includes the creation of an artist monograph, which will be released by The Kresge Foundation later this year.

About the Award Kresge’s Eminent Artist Award is funded by the foundation’s Detroit Program, which uses grantmaking and social investing to promote long-term, equitable opportunity in the foundation’s hometown. The Eminent Artist Award, Kresge Artist Fellowships and Gilda Awards for emerging artists are administered by the Kresge Arts in Detroit office at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. The Kresge Eminent Artist Award is funded by The Kresge Foundation and administered by the Kresge Arts in We want to hear your news, too. Detroit office of the College for Creative Studies. Past recipients are visual artist Charles McGee, the late Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub. jazz trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, poet-playwright Bill Har- You don’t have to write a thing, but ris, poet-publisher Naomi Long Madgett, composer and anything you do write would Michigan Opera Theatre Artistic Director David DiChiera, be gratefully appreciated. photographer Bill Rauhauser, textile designer Ruth Adler Schnee and photographer and activist Leni Sinclair.

Rick Robinson: production company, CutTime Productions. Robinson, a Kresge fellowship winning composer says he’s focused Classical Music on “demystifying the huge classical tradition for broader Delivered to the Masses humanity.” He aims to change the way classical music is presented for the lay audience, utilizing nontraditional set- In case you missed it, the following article about Local 5 tings—casual venues, cafés, clubs, restaurants, classrooms, member Rick Robinson is reprinted from the March issue of and festivals. AFM’s International Musician. It also is posted on the The ensembles include CutTime Players (a mixed oc- AFM’s website, www.internationalmusician.org. tet), which performs full and abridged symphonic mas- terpieces and CutTime Simfonica (with strings and per- ust after the 2010-2011 Detroit Symphony Orchestra cussion), featuring abridged openings of symphonies and Jstrike, and during an especially difficult time in his life Robinson’s own compositions, blending urban pop with (including the death of his father), longtime DSO bassist neo-classicism. He calls it “an on-ramp to Schubert, Mo- Rick Robinson of Local 5 (Detroit, MI) says it seemed zart, and Brahms, the music I love so much.” like the time to take a risk. “You’ve got one life to live. I What makes these programs unique is that Robinson decided I should take it all the way.” and his musicians are willing to play in noise – in bars, He left the orchestra to work full-time with his own continued on page 8

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 7 Rick Robinson, continued from page 7 and brother took him to a chamber orchestra rehearsal led by Joseph Striplin, one of the first black musicians to play clubs, and restaurants. “That’s a deal breaker for most in the Detroit Symphony. “When I first heard Branden- symphony musicians,” says Robinson. “We play lively mu- burg No. 3,” Robinson says, “I cried. That’s when I decided sic to show that aspects of dance are in classical music. We to take up cello.” pass out toy percussion instruments to the audience and By eighth grade, he had changed to double bass. After ask them to join in. We talk about the development and the Interlochen Arts Academy, Robinson went to the Cleve- significance of instrumental music.” And then there are the land Institute of Music and then New England Conserva- burning questions, Robinson says, like, “Why is it called tory to study with Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Local classical in the first place?” and “Why do you guys wear 9-535 (Boston, MA) member Larry Wolfe. In 1987 Rob- tails?” inson won the Haddonfield (NJ) Symphony Concerto Competition playing Bottesini’s Concerto No. 2. The Many Guises of Classical Music Following school, Robinson became principal bass of Classical music can be adaptive, Robinson insists. In its the Portland Symphony Orchestra in Maine and assistant reconstituted form, it can principal of the Boston Pops be spiritual and spontane- Esplanade Orchestra, led by ous all at once. Instead of John Williams of Locals 47 centering on the art in the (Los Angeles, CA) and 9-535. concert sanctuary, CutTime In 1989, Robinson re- centers on the audience. turned to his hometown to “Once we focus on the become the second African- audience, it doesn’t mat- American to hold a chair in ter how precisely we play. the Detroit Symphony Or- The excellence comes from chestra. That’s when Rob- whether we can draw them inson began adapting solo into the music,” he says. works from other instru- In the 25- to 40-year-old ments. crowd he has a particularly captive audience. “In the orchestra world we learn to serve Role of Union Membership knowledgeable audiences within our arts bubble, which I “The AFM is a major partner of DSO musicians, particu- realized was kind of a church-like experience. But I started larly through negotiation times, and especially during the thinking, what about everybody else? How are they being six-month strike of 2010-2011,” he says. “The Detroit Fed- served by classical music? Some people hear better on their eration of Musicians has shown it’s flexible to the changing feet or with a drink in their hand, eating food, or with times we’re all facing, with audience decline and repri- friends and family.” oritization of foundation grants. The union – particularly “Jazzing up Mozart can make it more relevant,” he the collective bargaining agreement – of major orchestra says. “The industry has always referred to this as ‘dumb- musicians is critical to maintaining benefits and working ing down.’ But we need to get beyond dumbing down to conditions.” smarten up for a new audience.” Robinson hopes to train and hire hundreds of resilient musicians in what he calls the new classical tradition. He In the Beginning says, “Bringing this fine art into a commercial ecosys- Robinson grew up in Highland Park, Michigan, in a tem will bring balance to the force of classical music and fourth-generation musical family. His mother played the change the conversation.” In the meantime, Robinson says, piano and sang. When he was 10 years old, his older sister he’s having fun—a lot of fun! Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 8 Department of Music

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Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 9 Detroit Federation of Musicians Member Survey To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer Detroit or teacher, you must submit your information. The easiest Musicians Fund’s way, if you don’t do a profile at detroitmusicians.net, is to fill out the form below and email, snail-mail or fax it in. The Music Local 5 Membership Survey of Giving (please print) First/last name:______Would you like to help support music scholarships Email address:______or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling Website:______with an emergency situation? Members can make What do you want known about you as a musician? tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians ______Fund in two ways: Monetary gifts ______Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters. For more information, you may contact the fund either via ______email at [email protected] or call 248- 569-5400, ext. 3. ______Contributions in 1st Quarter Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who What kinds of work might you be looking for? made donations during the last quarter. Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q Wed- Raymond Duk John Santini dings q Parties q Receptions q Paul Ganson John Thurman Other______Mary Johnstone David Wagner I give private lessons on the following instruments: Velda Kelly Edward Wells ______TOTAL = $212.50 Finally, Mrs. Anne-Marie Matchulat donated $50 Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: Detroit Federation of Musicians as part of regular ongoing donations in memory of 20833 Southfield Road her late husband Local 5 member Ernie Matchulat. Southfield, MI 48075 Fax: 248.569.1393 Email: [email protected] The Detroit Federation of Musicians respects your right to privacy and will not sell or otherwise distribute this information to any third party..

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KeynoteKeynote uu 2nd3rd Quarter 20172014 u 1119 An Email From Ray Hair, TEMPO Contributions, AFM International President 1st Quarter, 2017

NOTE: New guidelines issued by the AFM Legisla- tive Department require that individual TEMPO contributions of $50 or more be written in a RAISE YOUR separate check (from your dues) made payable to AFM TEMPO. VOICE... Robert Bergman Stephen McKenzie Marcy Chanteaux Salvatore Rabbio here has never been a more critical time for musicians Caroline Coade Paul Reeves Jr. Tto have our voices heard in Washington. Federal law Faith Demorest Catherine Sherwin prohibits dues money from being used for most political Raymond Duk Ann Strubler purposes. That’s why we established TEMPO (Taskforce David Everson Patricia Terry-Ross for Employment of Musicians Promotional Organization). Wallace Fitz John Thurman TEMPO is solely comprised of small contributions given Wallace Fitz Michael Urso by AFM musicians. Paul Ganson Brian Ventura It is vital that we support politicians that share our values William Grasty David Wagner and advocate for issues important to musicians like safe- Velda Kelly Nicholas Waselowich guarding the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Michael McGillivray Edward Wells stricter copyright and performance rights laws, improved Nadine Deleury McKay TOTAL = $440.30 travel regulations making it easier to travel with instru- AFM is not soliciting contributions to TEMPO from any individ- ments, and a stronger pension system so musicians have a ual who is not a member of the American Federation of Musicians secure retirement. of the United States and Canada (AFM), executive or professional employee of AFM or its affiliates, or their family member living in The strictly voluntary TEMPO fund allows us to build the same household. Any contribution received from such an indi- political power to protect musicians. Please take a moment vidual will be returned to that contributor. to contribute today – it’s quick and simple. Remember, by joining together, we have the power to be heard in Wash- ington. Please join me in contributing to TEMPO to ensure mu- eBilling sicians’ voices and interests are represented in Washington. Important Notice You can donate right now through the AFM website, or contact Secretary-Treasurer Sue Barna Ayoub at Local 5. Members who give the union their email In Unity, address will receive dues billings via eBill only Ray Hair, AFM International President unless they opt out of eBilliing . Please contact Local 5 if you are unsure of your status or options .

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Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 12 Percussionist Johnny RodRiguez JR. AvA ilA ble for A ny style of music ••• [email protected] 248.996.4219

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Secretary-Treasurer: Susan Barna Ayoub MusiCares for Music People [email protected] MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- 248.569.5400, ext. 3 ers, composers, recording engineers and other 20833 Southfield Road music industry professionals experiencing person- Southfield, MI 48075 al, medical or financial emergency . As one of The Fax: 248.569.4716 Recording Academy’s (GRAMMYs) two charitable Website: detroitmusicians.net foundations, MusiCares reaches out to assist music professionals struggling with medical crisis, addic- tions issues, loss of livelihood, dental emergencies, HIV/AIDS and other unforeseen crises . MusiCares’ WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW... assistance consists of emergency financial grants, Our Local 5 bylaws, directories, agreements and/or referral to other helping resources . The and much more can be found on our website application process is quick and user-friendly, and (detroitmusicians .net) in the Members area . Be- respects the confidentiality and the dignity of the cause these are all updated as soon as there are applicant. For more information, contact Jennifer revisions, you now have instant access to the Leff, East Region Director, toll-free at 877-303- very latest Local 5 data out there . 6962 or visit www .grammy .com/MusiCares .

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 13 Welcome, New Members

LYDIA DEMPSEY WALTER E. LEWIS 2055 Napoleon Rd, #11E (Professional Name: Brotha Soul) Bowling Green, OH 43402 3214 4th Street 260-449-5964; lydiadempsey993@gmail .com Detroit, MI 48201-2210; 313-828-2706 Oboe, piano Drums, vocalist Mr Lewis is a rapper and singer, seeking performance gigs. MICHAEL McNEAL (Professional Name: Brotha Mike) Ms Dempsey is seeking 4886 Beacon Hill Dr work in performance and Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 H: 248-432-7686, c: 313-506-8866 private lesson teaching. mikemc1959@yahoo .com She teaches oboe and Vocalist, piano, keyboard reed making, beginning Mr McNeal as a gospel background, is a voice-over artist, piano, and composition. and is a songwriter. He is managed by Lavell Nero with AMG. His assistant is Bryant Roberts, who can be reached at 313-204-3735. Mr McNeal is willing to learn more and is very creative; he loves to sing, write and score music. He MIRIAM ECKELHOEFER would like to do more recording, writing and live per- 27 Banks St, #1 formance, voice-over jobs, festivals, acting and commercial Somerville, MA 02144 203-676-9570; jingles. mirmeck@yahoo .com BRANDON REEVES Cello 8489 Sarah Lane Grosse Ile, MI 48138 734-626-5245; bdonreeves@gmail com. Drums, percussion Mr Reeves works as a musician for a living. The prepa- ration and performance of music is, for him, intrinsically fulfilling. Each gig is an opportunity to rediscover that joy Ms Eckelhoefer is a new and that is what drives him to work in this field. He is member of the Michigan seeking work in theatre, orchestral, big band, jazz and rock. Opera Theatre Orchestra. Mr Reeves also teaches drum set, mallets and percussion.

ANTHONY LEWIS (Professional Name: Artie Lewis) PMB 346 B5 Calle Tabonuca, Suite 216 Guaynabo, PR 00968-3029 arrow4sone@yahoo .com Flute, saxophone

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 14 Local 5 Address/Phone Number/Email Changes (1/15–4/24/17) Allen, Tim Dinwiddie, Thelma Lundquist, Kerry Staples, Gregory 30748 Longfellow 240 Keelson Drive 30130 Greater Mack Ave 1907 Wickham St Madison Heights, MI 48071 Detroit, MI 48215 St.Clair Shores, MI 48082 Royal Oak, MI 48073 [email protected] [email protected] 586-293-6648 [email protected] 313-574-0223 313-824-6276 McCant, William Striplin, Dana Becker, Joseph Hefner, Jason 19951 Strathmoor 2650 Gladstone PO Box 12027 504 4th Avenue Detroit, MI 48235 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Hamtramck, MI 48212-0027 Pontiac, MI 48340-2018 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 313-342-5310 734 995-9842 Cairo, William Hill (Mulvihill), Daniel Merkerson, Charlotte Walsh, Edward 25525 5 Mile Rd 9341 Alamander Ct #307 22673 Garrison St, Apt #210 7333 Iron Gate Dr Redford, MI 48239 Ft Myers, FL 33919 Dearborn, MI 48124 Canton, MI 48187 [email protected] Hwangbo, Sheryl [email protected] [email protected] 313-531-6100 3500 E. Jefferson Ave #115 313-730-2089 734-416-1812 Casteel, Randy Detroit, MI 48207 Mick, Patrick Williams, George 41346 Dogwood Dr [email protected] 7352 Southwood 18057 Toepfer Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Johnston, Bryan Lexington, MI 48450 Eastpointe, MI 48021 [email protected] 401 Catalpa Dr [email protected] [email protected] Chaklos, Nancy Royal Oak, MI 48067 707-407-8767 586 774-7919 401 Catalpa Dr [email protected] Moultrup, Mark Yun, Andrea Royal Oak, MI 48067 734 717-6508 11855 3rd St. E #206 2035 Wiltshire [email protected] Kotter, Jack Treasure Island,FL 33706 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Cooper, Brandon [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 35336 Bristlecone Lee, Sonia Murray, Robert Zhou, Mingzhao Clinton Township, MI 48035 4116 Easton Way Court 4093 Lake Stison Dr. 1431 Washington Blvd, #1904 [email protected] Troy, MI 48085 White Lake, MI 48383 Detroit, MI 48226 248-767-2369 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 248-593-9518; 248-417-8151 248-249-2180

Expelled Members (1/15–4/24/17) DON’T GO MISSING Burnett, British Livingston, Alfonzo Daniel Jr, Isaac Lucas-Celebi, Leah Want to know what’s going on? Farmer, Martha Markwick, Jeffrey Want gigs? Want to keep in touch? Fratangelo, Lawrence Nixon, John Garrett, Brian Shea, Eric Hratchian, Art Smith, Gregory When you move, get a new phone Hunter, Steven Strnad, Ronald Jackson, Deblon Tang, Zhihua number or email address, let us know. Land, Zachary Tolstyka, Kyle Laster, Charles Turner Houk, Rachel Lazzari, Gino Williams, Marlo Lazzari, Rose Young, Nolan Resigned Members (1/15–4/24/17) Lenderman, Carrol Rais, Michael Robinson Jr, Michael

Reinstated Members (1/15–4/24/17) HOW TO STAY IN Black, Woody Nichols, Andrew GOOD STANDING DeShazor, Leslie Walsh, Edward Kotilehti, Tom To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your membership dues no later than the first month of each Detroit quarter . Your next payment is due by Monday, July Federation 3. On Tuesday, August 1, all members who have of Musicians not paid their dues will be suspended . AFM Local 5 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 15 Detroit Musicians Entertainment Local 5 Support Line Referral Gigs – 1st Quarter, 2017 The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements.The groups Date Leader players City and individual players likewise comply with the Local 5 policy by 1/7 Charles Boles 1 Grosse Pointe Park filing contracts, steward reports and work dues. Please support all of them in return. 1/10 José Riojas 1 Southfield CLUBS/SINGLE 2/8 José Riojas 1 Southfield ENGAGEMENTS/FESTIVALS bugs Beddow & the GooD STuFF: 2/10 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Southfield reverbnation.com/bugsbeddowband 2/14 Royal Garden Trio 3 Detroit May 12: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp., 9:30 pm; 2/14 José Riojas 1 Warren 586.741.8544 2/16 Pamela Wise 1 Southfield May 14: Chromatics Lounge at Motor City Casino, Detroit, 3:30 pm; 866.782.9622 3/7 José Riojas 1 Southfield May 26: Brownie’s on the Lake, St. Clair Shores, 10 3/17 Silven Koltyk 1 Westland pm–2 am; 586.445.8080 3/25 Cliff Erickson 1 Ave Maria, FL June 16: Stony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Twp., 7:30 pm; 586.781.4242 June 17: Old Club, Harsens Island, 8 pm; 810.748.9931 June 23: Trenton Summer Festival, 6–8 pm; 734.675.7300 June 30: The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp.,

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Pastor asked a little girl if she knew July 5: River Crab, St. Clair, 6–9 pm; 810.329.2261 our Lord’s name . July 12: Big Fish, Dearborn, 6–9 pm; 313.336.6350 July 13: Grosse Ile Summer Concert, 7–9 pm; She replied, ‘’Yes, it’s Andy .” 734.676.4422 He said, “How do you figure that?” July 28: Grosse Pointe Woods Music on the Lawn, She said . “The choir always sings, 7–10 pm; 313.343.2400 ‘Andy walks with me, Andy talks June 30: The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., with me . . ’ ” 5:30–8:30 pm; 586.226.0330 Aug. 2: River Crab, St. Clair, 6–9 pm; 810.329.2261 Three old musicians are out playing golf in The Villages . Aug. 11: The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., First one says, ‘Windy, isn’t it?” 5:30–8:30 pm; 586.226.0330 Second one says, “No, it’s Thursday!” OPERA AND Third one says, “So am I . Let’s go get a beer . . ” THEATER PERFORMANCES May 13–21: Michigan Opera Theatre, Cyrano; A woman is on trial for beating her husband with his guitar 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org collection . May 19: Michigan Opera Theatre, DiChiera Salute; The judge says, “First offender?” 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org She says, “No, first a Gibson, then a Fender!” ORCHESTRAL & OTHER CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES Q.: What’s a dentist’s favorite musical instrument? May 23: DSO Chamber Recital, at Belle Isle Detroit A.: A tuba toothpaste. Yacht Club, featuring Shannon Orme, clarinet, Sheryl Hwangbo, violin, David LeDoux, cello, Q.: How many musician jokes are there? Zhihua Tang, piano; 313.576.5111; dso.org A.: Just one - all the rest are true. June 1–3: Detroit Symphony, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth; Our “Comedy Corner” editor is Joe Podorsek. 313.576.5111; dso.org If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for July 1: Michigan Philharmonic, “An American Sa- consideration, please email Joe at [email protected]. lute”; 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 16 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 1/9/17

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to ments and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr Denniston, order at 9:35 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as seconded by Mr Lymperis, to receive the financial reports, they were re- Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- ceived unanimously. VP Cornelsen and Mr Lymperis both encouraged the na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members officers to have a contractor inspect the roof of the building. David Denniston, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the reports, they were the agenda, it was approved unanimously. approved unanimously. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. Cards reports. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Friday, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. February 17, at 11:00 am – to be preceded by the Development Com- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of a New Member Applica- mittee meeting at 10:00 am. tion from Xavier Davis. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr President Troia gave the following report: Onachuk, to accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. There was a meeting of the members of the DSO on Thursday, Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- January 5th, to discuss the new tentative agreement. After some minor ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census language adjustments, the committee recommended the agreement, for report. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to which voting ends at 5:00 pm today. The DSO Board has voted in favor accept the reports, they were accepted unanimously. of the agreement. If the musicians ratify, there will be a press release on President Troia presented reports from both the Scale and Bylaw January 18th. Committees. The new suggested Price List will be printed in the 1st 9:39 am Robert Lymperis joined the meeting. Quarter 2017 Keynote. The Bylaw committee met on January 4th and agreed to advance Resolution #1 – Alternate Delegate reads as follows: two resolutions which will be discussed later in this meeting, in addi- Whereas, it has sometimes been the case that the elected Delegate tion to the new scales recommended by the scale committee. cannot attend the AFM Convention, for which reason Local 5 has also President Troia extended several special recognitions: historically had the elected position of Alternate Delegate, and • The first: to Dave Denniston for his work in finding the online vot- Whereas, Executive Board Members are regularly kept informed on ing system that we use – Election Buddy. It has been adopted by the national and local union activities, and AFM as a recommended system for electronic balloting. (See AFM Whereas, Delegates to the AFM convention must be elected (not International Secretary-Treasurer’s column in the January issue of appointed) per US Labor Law, and the International Musician.) Thank you, Dave! Whereas, in the occasional election, including the most recent elec- • The second: to our Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub and tion, all offices were uncontested, except for the position of Delegate Board member Paul Onachuk for serving on both the Bylaw and and the backup position of Alternate Delegate, which resulted in an Scale Committees. Thank you for the double duty! otherwise unnecessary expenditure of $5,000.00, therefore • The third: to Pat Zelenak for his extra work developing the new Be it resolved that, when a member is elected to the Executive brochure. Thank you, Pat! Board, she/he will also assume the title of Alternate Delegate by virtue • President Troia attended the funeral service for long-time member, of office, this description being added to the bylaws in Article I-Duties Benny G. Moon, on Saturday, December 31, 2016. It was well at- of Officers. tended by many of our members and Benny’s colleagues, friends and Also, be it resolved that all other references to an otherwise ‘free- family. The family was very thankful of our support and the Local 5 standing’ position of Alternate Delegate be stricken from the bylaws. Bible. Susan attended the burial ceremony on January 3. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to ap- President Troia attended and played with students of the late Glenn prove Resolution #1, it was approved unanimously. Andersen at a tribute they organized, entitled Holiday Honk. Plans Resolution #2 – Acclamation reads as follows: were made for this session before Glenn passed and his students, many Whereas, the bylaws of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, AFM of them in college, wanted to continue the event at least for this year. Local 5 call for election of local officers every three years, and President Troia also reported on the death of former member and Whereas, these elections are important for the health of the union, DSO clarinetist, Oliver (Ollie) Green, who passed away on December are in the best interests of the members, and indeed are mandated by 9, 2016 at the age of 88 in Niles, Michigan. There is a memorial page Local 5 bylaws (Article XII., Section 7) to be conducted “by any repu- for him at the site of the funeral home in Niles. Ollie had a distin- table honest ballot association chosen by the Executive Board”, and guished career as the DSO bass clarinetist and personnel manager. Whereas, nevertheless, in the occasional election, including the most Finally, President Troia made a personal visit to the family of 70-year recent election, all offices were uncontested, except for the position of member Vincent Consiglio, who passed away on December 23, 2016, Delegate and the backup position of Alternate Delegate, which resulted and presented them with the certificate he would have received in May, in an otherwise unnecessary expenditure of $5,000.00, therefore along with a Local 5 Bible. They were very grateful and appreciated the Be it resolved that the following language be added to Article XII, recognition. Section 2: On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve “In the event that all candidates for office be unopposed in a general the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. election, the Election Committee shall declare those candidates elected Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Disburse- Executive Board minutes continue on page 18

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2017 u 17 Executive Board Minutes, 1/9/17, continued from page 17 by acclamation, and no balloting shall take place.” the funeral of recently deceased Local 5 member Benny Moon. On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by Mr Denniston, to approve President Troia announced that he and Sec/Treas Ayoub would par- Resolution #2, it was approved unanimously. ticipate an interview on radio station WDTK on February 26 from Discussion took place about a FaceBook page, created by a Local 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. [Since the board meeting, Sec/Treas Ayoub 5 member, that has a name very similar to the union’s Facebook page committed to attending out-of-town meetings of the AFM Diversity – potentially creating confusion, as to which is the actual Local 5 Face- Committee and the AFM Western Conference that would conflict book page. The name of Local 5’s page is Detroit Federation of Musi- with this interview. It will be rescheduled.] cians AFM Local 5. One of the officers will reach out to the member Mr Zelenak presented a new brochure that he has been developing in question, asking her to add a description of her page along with a for the union. Board members suggested ideas for a few changes. His link to the union’s page. For the sake of clarity, members are asked to proactive work is much appreciated. exercise care when naming pages they create on Facebook. Such efforts 11:45 am On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to are much appreciated. adjourn the meeting, in order to begin the Member Orientation in the President Troia handed around the program and prayer card from Hospitality Room, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 2/17/17 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- order at 11:15 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr as Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Also present Lymperis, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to receive the financial reports, were Executive Board Members David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, they were received unanimously. The board discussed concerns pertain- Lynne Marie Mangan, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. ing to office internet security. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the reports, they were On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve approved unanimously. the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Mon- reports. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Denniston, to day, March 13 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by the Development Com- approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. mittee meeting at 10:00 am. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of a New Member Application President Troia gave the following report: from John McLaughlin Williams, Kevin Fagen and Albert Fisi. On mo- The Musicians of the Detroit Symphony voted overwhelmingly to tion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to accept the applica- ratify the new agreement. Look for articles in the International Musician tions, they were accepted unanimously. and Senza Sordino. Congratulations to them and all of us! Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- The union is proceeding with the bylaw resolutions approved by tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. the Board at the previous meeting. President Troia encouraged all to Moving to Unfinished Business: On motion by Mr Onachuk, sec- work to get a quorum present at the March 20 meeting. onded by Ms Mangan, to confirm the results of an epoll of the board, On February 9, the managements of the six signatory Commu- setting the date and time of the upcoming Membership Meeting to be nity Orchestras were notified of the expiration of their agreement per Monday, March 20 at 7:00 pm., it was confirmed unanimously. Article 1. Section C, which calls for notice no later than February 14. Copies of a proposed new Local 5 Live Engagement Price List, rec- Notices have also been filed with the Federal Mediation and Concilia- ommended by the Scale Committee, had been sent to the board. On tion Service. The CO Committee, consisting of Local 5 officers George motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to confirm the Troia and Susan Barna Ayoub, as well as members Mike McGillivray, results of an epoll of the board, approving the recommended new Price Mike McGowan and Ray Riggs, met on Tuesday, February 14, to dis- List, it was confirmed unanimously. cuss proposals. A meeting with management is being arranged. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Ms Mangan, to confirm President Troia attended a lecture given by, and later had lunch with, the results of an epoll of the board, approving a hardship grant in the Local 5 member and DSO violinist Marian Tanau on Friday, January amount of two quarters of membership dues to a member of the union, 13. Marian served on the DSO Negotiating Committee prior to and it was approved unanimously. during the strike. He now splits his time between Detroit and Albu- President Troia and Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a proposed budget querque where he manages the New Mexico Philharmonic. His pre- for the upcoming fiscal year ending March 31, 2018 for the board’s sentation and conversation during lunch were both very interesting. He consideration. After discussion, on motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded also supervises an annual Romanian Festival. by Mr Denniston, the budget was approved unanimously. President Troia visited Melvindale High School on Wednesday, President Troia handed out thank you cards from Claire Moon, the February 15 and spent time coaching the students in two of Local 5 widow of recently deceased member Benny Moon, and Paula Consi- member Andrew Nichols’ Band classes, in addition to promoting the glio, the daughter of recently deceased member Vincent Consiglio. benefits of union membership to professional musicians. President Troia also handed out Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve ‘Year in Review’ booklets. the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. 12:45 pm Meeting adjourned.

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2017 u 18 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 3/13/17

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Local 10-208 – at the invitation of new CFM President, Terry Jares. order at 11:20 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as This was a similar presentation as that attended by Sec/Treas Ayoub Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- while at the Diversity/Western Conference last month. na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve Robert Lymperis, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- the agenda, it was approved unanimously. bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. While doing so, both On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve she and President Troia reported to the board about the wind damage the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. done to the union’s roof during the recent wind storm. Fortunately, The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Friday, it appears that the damage will be covered by the union’s insurance. April 28 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by the Development Committee On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to receive the meeting at 10:00 am. financial reports, they were received unanimously. President Troia gave the following report: Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by VP President Troia filed a grievance against Nederlander LLC on Mon- Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve the reports, they were day, February 27, regarding a one-day show entitled Rocktopia, which approved unanimously. is carrying an orchestra on its Michigan dates but is using local musi- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge cians in some other AFM markets. The grievance was settled on Friday, Cards reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, March 10, when the producers agreed to hire some of our local musi- to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. cians under the supervision of the house contractor. The show will be Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of a New Member Application at the Fisher on Wednesday, April 12. from Miriam Eckelhoefer. On motion by Mr Onchuk, seconded by VP President Troia encouraged all present to assist in getting a quorum Cornelsen, to accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. at the March 20 membership meeting. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- Community Orchestra managements have been notified and have ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census acknowledged the negotiation. The 192 musicians that play under this report. agreement have been surveyed to provide a basis for the union’s pro- Finally, thanks to AFM programmer Gary Goode, along with the posals for this negotiation. Another committee caucus is being planned help of Local 5 member Alan Ayoub and Sec/Treas Ayoub, the local’s to finalize proposals. database software has been made much more functional, allowing the President Troia had the opportunity to perform with the Dearborn office to make significant progress on the issues that were created when Symphony and Michigan Philharmonic on the weekend of March 3rd the union needed to upgrade its office computer server last fall. and 5th, and he was able to get opinions and information that he felt As there was no Unfinished Business from the previous meeting, the would be useful for the upcoming negotiation. Both concerts were meeting moved on to New Business. outstanding, with Dearborn featuring pianist Daniel Labhardt play- On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve ing the Rachmaninov Second Piano Concerto and the Michigan Phil a Member Hardship request of two quarters, it was approved unani- playing a sold-out Celtic-themed concert, featuring the Symphony in mously. E minor by Amy Beach. Sec/Treas Ayoub reported on a recent trip she took to attend AFM President Troia attended the Grosse Pointe Symphony Concert on Diversity Committee Meeting that were held in conjunction with the Sunday, March 12, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. It gave him the AFM Western Conference Meetings – allowing her to attend some of opportunity to meet Dick McClelland of the GPSO executive board, the conference, which included an AFM-EPF informational meeting. who will take part in the community orchestra negotiations. The or- 12:34 pm Executive session called. chestra sounded very good, and the concert was well attended. 1:06 pm Executive session ended. President Troia appeared on Paul Reeves’ Ask Dr. Paul radio show President Troia shared the programs from the community orchestra on Monday, March 6, to promote the union’s Annual Meeting on concerts, to which he referred earlier in his report. March 20th. The president mentioned that the board would see later in President Troia mentioned that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is the meeting that Paul’s son has just recently joined Local 5. looking for an endorsement from Local 5. President Troia attended an informational meeting on Wednesday, 1:13 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, March 8, about the AFM-EPF at the Chicago Federation of Musicians, to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

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KeynoteKeynote u u 2nd1st QuarterQuarter 20172017 u u 19 19 b Closing Chord b Robert Barris passed away on March 7, 2017 at the age of He did his share of strolling, too – in the park, at spe- 75. He was born on December 28, 1941, in Detroit and af- cial events including black ties for the opening of the De- filiated with Local 5 in 1961. A 56-year member, he played troit Auto Show and Democrat Conventions, and he even the bassoon. An icon in the world of music, orchestras and strolled during a 3-day weekend series in 1992 that cel- bassoonists, Bob was a well-loved professor, mentor, per- ebrated the remodel completion of the once-upon-a-time former, friend and colleague. The educational institutions Tiger Stadium. at which he taught included Northwestern University and Although Vince loved his “day job” as a devoted teacher Central Michigan University. With a stunning career that of English/language/literature, drama, performing arts, and spanned 55 years, he never tired of the stories, music or even Spanish for a few years, his life-long love of music relationships. Bob’s family is asking for contributions to be forever poured out of his soul. He retired from working made to a charity of choice. gigs in around 2013, but he continued to sometimes sing a Vincent Consiglio, aka Jimmy, Bobby Davis and Vincent song at family celebrations, and he always sang around the Consel, died on December 19, 2016 at the age of 89. He house right up until he passed away. was born on April 23, 1927 in Detroit and affiliated with He retired his instruments, music and equipment to his Local 5 in 1947. A 69-year member, he played the tenor grandson, Nick, who also plays the clarinet and tenor sax, sax and clarinet and sang in bands for nearly 70 years. Vince along with guitar (both acoustic and electric). Nick, and his was known in his younger days by both his family and sister, Lisa, both play the piano and, his eldest granddaugh- East Side friends as “Jimmy” (his middle name), but used ter, Brooke, plays the trombone. Vincent once he began teaching, so his names became in- The life-long friendships Jimmy formed with other mu- terchangeable. sicians were truly remarkable, and he was forever grateful He was a well-respected educator in the Detroit Public for all of them. Jimmy’s love and appreciation for music Schools for 33 years and was a member of the American was an influence to those who loved and looked up to him; Contract Bridge League (Michigan Unit 137/203) for 25 hearing him perform was a true pleasure, and the unforget- years, achieving Club Master Status with over 500 points. table tunes from his horns – along with his melodic voice Jimmy played his horns and sang on stage as a teen at school – will echo in our hearts forever. dances and then in the U.S. Navy band. He played clubs, (There was a brief obituary for Vince in the “Closing Chord” dances, weddings, senior centers, Italian festivals, holiday from the previous issue of the Keynote. At that time, Local 5 had parties, and he once said that Louis Armstrong had stepped not yet received information from the family. Upon his daughter on stage for a song with the band at a Belle Isle event! Pamela’s request, we are running this more detailed article.) G. Philip Dikeman died at home from cancer April 20, 2017 at the age of 54. He was born on February 16, 1963 in Wayne, MI and affiliated with Local 5 in 1993. A 24-year member, he played the flute and piano. Dikeman joined the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music faculty in 2011 after nearly 20 years with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where he served as assistant principal flute and acting principal flute. He was named acting principal flute with the Nashville Symphony in 2016. “Phil was a brilliant artist and an inspiring, dedicated teacher,” said Blair School Dean Mark Wait. “His colleagues – in the Blair Woodwind Quintet, on our woodwind fac- continued on page 21 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 20 Closing Chord, continued from page 20 numerous other bands. Above all, he enjoyed Polish music ulty, throughout the Blair School, and at the Nashville the most. Symphony Orchestra – knew him to be friendly, warm Joseph Mikszewski passed away on March 21, 2017 at the and a generous spirit. We have all been fortunate to know age of 81. He was born on January 2, 1936 in Hamtramck and to work with him. He enriched our lives and the lives and affiliated with Local 5 in 1966. A 51-year member, he of our students.” played the clarinet, tenor sax and alto sax. Leslie Norton, associate professor of French horn and Patrick Raeburn died on February 8, 2017 at the age Dikeman’s colleague in the Blair Woodwind Quintet, said, of 95. He was born on December 30, 1921 in Toronto, “He always brought his best self to the table. He inspired ON (Canada) and affiliated with Local 5 in 1950. A 67- with his artistry, his flawless technique, and his array of ton- year member, he played tenor saxophone and clarinet with al color. Phil also set a very high bar for his students. He has many celebrity artists in the Detroit area. He was loved by nurtured, mentored and inspired some very great playing all and will be sorely missed. in his studio.” Phil attended the Oberlin College Conservatory of Mu- sic, where he studied with Robert Willoughby and earned his bachelor of music degree. He earned his master of music from the Yale School of Music, studying with Thomas Nyfenger. He was named the George Wellington Memo- rial Scholar for his outstanding musical and academic excellence upon completion of his degree at Yale. Immediately after graduation, Dikeman began his professional career when he was appointed principal flute of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held for five seasons. Before joining the Detroit Symphony in the fall of 1992, he played principal flute for a short time with the San Antonio Symphony. He also played guest principal flute with both the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony, and guest associate principal flute with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Phil was on the faculty of the Summer Arts Camp at the Interlochen Cen- ter for the Arts, where he taught five seasons as a Valade Fellow Instructor of Flute. In 2014 he was named program chair of the National Flute Association’s annual convention. In 2015 he traveled to Berlin with the Blair Wood- A very young Pat Raeburn . wind Quintet to play a concert at the invitation of the Berlin Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet. Emmett Stewart passed away on February 1, 2017 at Donations may be made to a fund in Mr. Dikeman’s the age of 72. He was born on May 26, 1945 in Detroit name at the Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, and affiliated with Local 5 in 1968. A 49-year member, for flute students with financial need. he played the saxophones, clarinets, piccolo, flutes, oboe, Eugene Lechowicz (aka Gene Lech) passed away on English horn and bassoon. Emmett was a graduate of Fisk January 16, 2017 at the age of 93. He was born on July 27, University where he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fra- 1924 in Detroit and affiliated with Local 5 in 1953. A 64- ternity. He earned an MBA from Wayne State University. year member, he played the accordion and string bass. He In addition to being an accomplished professional musi- performed with the “The Playboys” Polonia Orchestra and cian, Emmett was an accountant. Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2017 u 21